The South Australian Bangladeshi Community Association (SABCA) brings a new dimension of cultural diversity to South Australia. As a peaceful and harmonious community, the Bangladeshi community in South Australia values living in harmony with people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds. SABCA is committed to raising awareness about Bangladeshi culture, language, traditions, and lifestyle among our Australian friends and neighbors, to foster a harmonious and inclusive multicultural Australian society.
Activities
- Operate schools for Bangladeshi children.
- Organize Career and employment information events.
- Organize the Bangladesh consular service.
- Organize and celebrate Boishakhi (Bangla New Year).
- Organize Bangla Mela (Bangladeshi-themed fair)
- Organize music concerts performed by local and visiting Bangladeshi talents.
- Organize Pitha Utsob (Cake Festival).
- Organize Iftar parties during Ramadan.
- Organize Puja festivals for Bangladeshi Hindu community members.
- Organize donation drives for Bangladesh’s natural disaster relief efforts.
- Organize Immigration & Students Consultancy Services.
Bangla School
The South Australian Bangladeshi Community Association (SABCA) operates two Bangladeshi community schools, also known as Bangla schools, in Adelaide. The objective of Bangladeshi schools in South Australia is to provide support to Bangladeshi children in learning Bangla, promote cultural development, and foster individual talents. Students actively learn in real-life contexts, promoting thinking, creativity, and imagination. ICT and digital media are frequently used, and dialogue between teachers and learners is encouraged.
Schools are operated every Sunday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
School Locations:
- South of Adelaide Location
140 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood, SA 5034 - North of Adelaide Location
Playford College, 24 Durrington Road, Elizabeth, SA 5112
Team:
Chairperson: Mohammad Tarik
Vice Chairperson: Dr. Alauddin Talukder
General Secretary: Showvonick Datta
Assistant General Secretary: Mohammad Matiur Rahman
Finance Secretary: Anwar Hossen
Public Relations Secretary: A K M Tazammol Hossain(Taz)
Cultural Affairs Secretary: Mohammad Sharear Alam Russell
Assistant Cultural Affairs Secretary: Ayesha Siddika
Student & Community Engagement Secretary: Labiba Roshni
Member: Sayed Tarik Anjum